Hilberg-Pasquero Barbera d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy

希爾貝帕斯奎羅巴貝拉紅葡萄酒

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The 2011 Barbera d’Alba is gorgeous. Though still slightly closed because of its recent bottling, the 2011 impresses for the purity of its fruit and fabulous overall balance. A hint of flowers and cloves adds complexity on the juicy, vibrant finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015. Hilberg-Pasquero can be counted on to deliver rich, flavorful wines loaded with personality. The small, tiny estate continues to be a beacon for quality in the Roero. Importer: Vignaioli Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 686-3095

The 2010 Barbera d'Alba is gorgeous in this vintage. It is a dark, fleshy wine graced with exquisite finesse and sheer class, especially at its level. Expressive floral notes wrap around the vibrant finish. This vinous Barbera is best enjoyed over the next 2-3 years. I had a hard time putting the glass down. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014. I have tasted the Hilberg-Pasquero wines for years. Still, I was completely blown away by this lineup. These are some of the most pure, unadulterated wines readers will come across. I can't possibly recommend the wines highly enough. Importer: Vignaioli Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 686-3095

The 2009 Barbera d’Alba offers terrific varietal delineation and character in a vibrant, fruit-driven style best suited to near term drinking. As delicious as this is, some rustic elements remain – particularly in the aromatics – that I often find in this entry-level bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2012. Hilberg-Pasquero is one of my favorite wineries in Roero. The wines are made with a natural, non-interventionalist approach in both the vineyards and cellar. As a result, there can be some variation in quality from vintage to vintage, but at their best these are some of the most unique reds readers will come across. Importer: Vignaioli Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 686-3095

Dark and juicy, sporting black cherry, blackberry and currant aromas and flavors on a polished frame. This has some power, yet hangs together beautifully, with a long, fruit-filled aftertaste and a pleasant bitterness. Drink now through 2012. 300 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add

The 2008 Barbera d’Alba offers good intensity in its dark fruit if not quite the aromatic finesse and elegance of the best vintages. This bottle was a touch reduced and needed some air to clean up. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011. The small Roero estate of Annette Hilberg and Michele Pasquero is one of my favorite sources for pure, hand-crafted wines that highlight the unique qualities of this terroir. The estate’s Barbera d’Alba Superiore is often one of the region’s finest, as it is again this year. Importer: Vignaioli Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 686-3095